Hoboken Housing Health Fair postponed

The Health, Fitness and Nutrition Fair scheduled for this Saturday in the Housing Authority has been postponed because of rain.

The event will now take place from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25, at the Multi-Service Center, 124 Grand Street.

Seasonal flu shots will be made available to Hoboken Housing Authority residents at the event. ThePerinatal Consortium will participate in the event, providing maternal and child health information, breast-cancer awareness and screening and various giveaways for children. The exercise activities will include bike rides and bike-safety tips, according to Jake Stuiver, one of the Authority's seven commissioners (who will also serve as the DJ at the event).

"def110" via flickr cc license appliesThe Hoboken Housing Authority needs bike donations for its monthly health fair. There will also be an obstacle course, another karate class and other indoor sports activities, and plans are under way to have some health-oriented cooking contests.

The Housing Authority is asking for bike donations in order to give away bikes as prizes to children at the event. To donate a bike, contact jstuiver at g mail dot com.